Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.5

Glad to hear. No one should still be on 18.5

You can chose to never update if that’s what you want.

So Apple punishes you for updating by denying you the chance to return to the old version?

Sad to see all those iOS 18.5 devices headed for the landfill.

My grandkids used to ask me what it was like to use 18.5.

There should always be the option to downgrade down to the version that was installed when you bought the iPhone with your hard earned money. It does not matter if that is a wise decision. People should have the freedom to make unwise decisions.

You can chose to never update if that’s what you want.

The same problem as with windows. They often to updates for "security", but also change so many not security related things at the same time. That's why I never update windows unless it is really necessary for new hardware. What if somebody does not want liquid glass or all that AI stuff for example? There should always be the option to downgrade down to the version that was installed when you bought the iPhone with your hard earned money. It does not matter if that is a wise decision. People should have the freedom to make unwise decisions.

Apple is not trustworthy when it comes to updates. In the past several updates have slowed down old devices or reduced battery life. That might have been an intentional move to make people buy a new device. That is a very shady business practice. One week is a very short time. Many people do not want to be early adopters and instead wait a few weeks to see if the new version works well for others.

Apple should at least chance its policy and allow every customer to revert an update within four weeks after he has installed it.